As soon as Cui Cen said this, everyone's expression changed slightly.
Zhao Xin's pupils also shrank.
He thought to himself, "As expected of a powerful traitor, this decisive and ruthless attitude is truly amazing."
However, the Shaoqing and Cui Wenhao were surprised when they heard this.
Especially the Shaoqing had no idea that he had clearly provoked the emperor on behalf of the Cui family at the instigation of the Cui family, but in the blink of an eye he became a "person who was occupying a position without doing any work" in the eyes of the Cui family's biggest boss.
But before he could understand what was happening, Zhao Xin spoke again.
"That's fine, let's do as Prime Minister Cui says!"
After saying that, he turned around and glanced at Yu Huatian.
The latter understood, a fierce look flashing in his eyes, and then he waved two fingers slightly and said coldly: "Come here, take off his official hat and drag him out. A person who only holds a position and does nothing is not worthy of this imperial salary!"
Everyone's expressions changed in shock when they heard this.
Unexpectedly, Zhao Xin would act so ruthlessly. He took advantage of Cui Cen's words "holding a position without doing any work" to directly deprive a Shaoqing of his official position.
The young minister was even more frightened and subconsciously looked at Cui Wenhao.
But to his disappointment, although the latter had a gloomy face and anger in his eyes, he did not have any intention of speaking up for him.
I couldn't help but feel shocked and angry.
I was abandoned so easily.
Even in the end he didn't know why?
At the same time, with Yu Huatian's order, the guards beside him came forward, grabbed his arms, pulled off his black hat without saying a word, and dragged him out.
Only then did the Shaoqing react.
He wanted to cry out for justice and beg for mercy, but the two guards had already received Yu Huatian's hint and did not allow him to open his mouth at all. They dragged him out of the Qinzheng Hall in an instant as if he were a dead dog.
For a moment, the entire Qinzheng Hall was filled with solemnity.
Many people's eyes looking at the emperor also changed slightly involuntarily.
On another level, where no one could see, some of Cui's followers also underwent some subtle changes in their hearts.
Although these changes are very subtle, so subtle that even the person involved doesn't feel much at the moment.
But as time goes by, these subtle changes will eventually accumulate into huge cracks that will cause the Cui Party to collapse.
At this moment, both Cui Cen and Cui Luan frowned slightly, but neither of them spoke.
Firstly, the current situation is that due to the slight disagreement within his Cui family, the situation has become a little passive.
Secondly, a Shaoqing was not a particularly significant loss to the Cui Party, whose disciples and former officials were spread all over the world. It was not even a minor injury.
So even someone as cautious as Cui Luan didn't pay much attention to it.
I just don’t know if one day in the future, these two leading leaders of the Cui family will regret their slight hesitation today.
But that’s all in the past.
At present, everything that is happening before our eyes is just a small ripple.
The exception is Xin Zhao.
Because he unexpectedly discovered that after the Shaoqing was dragged out.
The system actually prompted him that he had completed a reversal.
“What’s going on?
Is that Shaoqing an important person?"
Zhao Xin was both stunned and surprised.
But no matter what, it's always a good thing.
But at this moment, he couldn't calmly look at the reward. He just glanced at it and put it down.
Zhao Xin's attention returned to the center of the room. He swept a solemn glance over the crowd and said in a gentle voice, "I believe that none of the nobles remaining in the palace are out of touch with the news."
No one spoke.
Zhao Xin didn't care. He smiled and said, "If there are any more, then I would like to remind you all that next time a similar situation occurs, you must open your eyes and prick up your ears.
You ministers receive salaries from the court, and your duty is to share the emperor's worries, not the other way around, expecting me to answer your questions. Otherwise, what use would the court have for you, and why would the people serve you?
Although Zhao Xin spoke softly and even smiled, everyone inexplicably felt a sense of pressure.
Even some of Cui's party members were quiet at this moment.
Zhao Xin did not pursue the matter further. For him, the purpose of this late-night summons had been achieved, and even exceeded.
So he didn't bother to make unnecessary changes and simply waved his hand and said, "Alright, the military situation is urgent and I won't waste any more time.
Cui Qing, Nan Qing, and you two lead the civil and military classes respectively, and are the leaders of all officials in the dynasty.
The rebels are now full of energy, and the troops on the front lines are unable to stop them. Do you have any good plans to relieve my worries?"
Cui Cen and Nan Cang looked at each other when they heard this, but neither of them spoke immediately.
At this time, one of the ministers bowed and said, "Your Majesty, I have heard people say that those who are righteous will have many supporters, while those who are unrighteous will have few.
Now, the princes of the imperial clan are using partiality to attack justice, using ministers to deceive the emperor, and acting against the will of Heaven. They have already lost their virtue. Even if they act violently for a while, I believe it will not last long. Your Majesty, there is no need to worry about this.
With the Prime Minister and my ministers here, we will ensure that the Great Qin is safe!
What's more, the court has the Grand Marshal and millions of generals under his command.
Your Majesty only needs to issue an order to the Grand Marshal to lead this heavenly army, and he will surely destroy the rebels in one fell swoop."
Zhao Xin looked up and saw that the man who was speaking had a gray head and white hair and beard.
Zhao Xin recognized this man, whose name was Zhao Kuang. Although he also had the surname Zhao, he was not a member of the royal family, but a member of the Zhao family of Yuzhou.
He held the position of Minister of the Ministry of Rites, but he was not a member of the Cui family. Instead, he was one of the representatives of the aristocratic family in the court.
However, the main reason why Zhao Xin recognized this person was not his official position or his family name, but because in addition to being a court official, he was also a famous scholar in the world.
A clean leader in the court.
Zhao Xin frowned slightly at this person's sudden move, but remained expressionless. He nodded slightly and said, "With what Mr. Zhao said, I should have nothing to worry about."
The old man nodded without hesitation and said, "Yes."
Zhao Xin chuckled and nodded without comment.
Although he deeply despised such pedantic words in his heart, and although this person was known as a great scholar, his words were full of flattery.
However, his experience of hanging out on forums in his previous life taught him a lesson... Don't argue with argumentative people, especially those with crooked butts.
Otherwise he can use the same old words to make you bleed.
Moreover, he is the emperor now, and his role is to be the arbitrator. Only a fool would argue with such a person.
So he used his traditional skills again and turned to Cui Cen and asked, "Mr. Cui, Mr. Nan, what do you think?"
Nan Cang stroked his beard and said in a low voice, "Your Majesty, I am just a warrior and do not understand so many principles, let alone the affairs of the court.
I only know that as long as the court issues an order and provides sufficient food and wages for my men, I will lead them to serve the court. As for other matters, I dare not make any irresponsible comments.
Zhao Xin laughed when he heard this, okay, just pretend to be stupid.
But he didn't care, and looked at Cui Cen again.
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